The Cincy-Cinco festival features a Salsa dancing contest, "the Largest Pinata in the World," a mariachi mass, and event pavilions devoted to Hispanic art, business, sports, dance, food and music. Riverbend Music Center Plaza, Kellogg Avenue at Interstate 275, Anderson Township. Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday (kids' area closes at 7 p.m.) and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 5 and 6. $10, kids 16 and under free. 513/721-3555 or www.cincy-cinco.com.

The music, crafts and culture of Appalachia are celebrated at the 38th annual Appalachian Festival, held along the banks of the Ohio River. Coney Island Amusement Park, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 11, 12 and 13. $8, $4 for seniors and $2 for children 4-11 (3 and under free). 513/251-3378 or www.appalachianfestival.org.

"Hiram Powers: Genius in Marble" explores the work of one of America's most notable 19th-century sculptors. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., downtown. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from May 18 to Aug. 12. $8, $6 for seniors and students, free to those 18 and under (free admission to all on Wednesdays). 513/241-0343 or www.taftmuseum.org.

Maifest 2007 is based on the German tradition of welcoming the first spring wines. Look for six city blocks stuffed with food, drink, live music and crafts. Sixth Street Promenade between Main and Philadelphia streets as well as Goebel Park, Mainstrasse Village, Covington. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 19 and 20. Free. 859/491-0458 or www.mainstrasse.org.

The Cincy Business Manny Awards banquet celebrates the best in Tristate manufacturing excellence. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7. Ticket price to be announced. 513/225-3060 or www.cincybusinessmag.com.

The 30th annual Concours d'Elegance, a rare auto show, is themed to "Legends of British Motoring," but also includes American oddities such as a GM Futurliner (only 12 were ever produced). Ault Park, 3600 Observatory Avenue, Mt. Lookout. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10. $20, free to ages 11 and under. 800/383-6843 or www.ohioconcours.com.

The Cincinnati Opera's summer festival kicks off with Faust on June 14 and 16, followed by Cosi Fan Tutte on June 28 and 30, Nixon in China on July 12 and 14, and Aida July 25-31. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $27 to $136. 513/241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.com.

"Pete: The Exhibit" is the first major public celebration of the Hit King's career, and includes 300 pieces of memorabilia such as signed baseballs, cards, bats and more. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Main St., downtown. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, as well as Reds game nights until 8 p.m., through spring 2008. $8, $6 seniors, $5 children 3-12. 513/765-7923.

The Rosemary Clooney House Museum, the home of the late singer and entertainer, features the largest display of costumes and memorabilia from the film White Christmas. Rosemary Clooney House Museum, 106 E. Riverside Dr., Augusta, Ky. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, weekday tours by arrangement. $5. 606/756-2603.